Podiatrist, Area Wide

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Forth Valley seeks HCPC registered podiatrists to join their team. The role involves providing care in various locations, participating in nail surgery, and collaborating with colleagues to improve patient foot health. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be flexible in their planning and organization. Travel within the Forth Valley area is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered podiatrist with HCPC.
• Willingness to travel across Forth Valley service area.
• Commitment to working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in health centres & community hospitals.
• Participate in nail surgery on a rotational basis.
• Plan and organise caseload effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to negotiate and motivate patients

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

HCPC registered podiatrists are invited to join our team in Forth Valley. You will be working across several locations and be part of a service focussed on improving foot health.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in health centres, patients’ own homes and community hospitals.
• Participate in nail surgery on a rotational basis.
• Plan and organise your caseload effectively and collaborate with others to deliver high-quality care.
• Be mobile across the geographic area of Forth Valley and travel throughout the area as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues; motivate patients to improve foot health.
• Support staff wellbeing and contribute to service improvements.

Requirements/Qualifications

• HCPC registered podiatrist.
• Team player, flexible, with good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate and motivate patients.
• Willingness to travel across the service delivery area; mobility across Forth Valley.
• Commitment to improving services and working collaboratively to deliver best care.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (or be eligible to obtain). More information at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Inquiries and visits

Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Podiatry Team Leads, Fiona Redding at [e-mail] or Debbie Cannan at [e-mail] or call 01324 567950. Informal visits to the service can be arranged.

Application notes

The majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail; please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Please note: candidates should provide original responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged and may result in withdrawal from the process.